What documents does a United Kingdom citizen need for a Mauritania visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date - Completed eVisa application submitted online via mauritania.mr - Digital passport-style photo uploaded as part of the online application - Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking, uploaded or declared during the application - Confirmed return or onward flight ticket - Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay - Yellow fever vaccination certificate, required or recommended depending on prior travel history - No biometrics required at application stage; fingerprints may be taken on arrival at the airport

What types of visas can United Kingdom citizens get for Mauritania?

- Tourist eVisa: single entry, typically valid for a 30-day stay, for holidays and sightseeing - Business eVisa: requires an invitation letter from a Mauritanian company or organisation, similar validity to the tourist eVisa - Transit eVisa: short validity for travelers passing through Mauritania en route elsewhere

How do United Kingdom citizens apply for a Mauritania visa?

- Visit mauritania.mr and complete the online eVisa application form with passport, travel, and accommodation details - Upload a digital photo and scanned copy of your passport's biographical page - Pay the eVisa fee online by card through the secure payment gateway - Approval is typically sent by email as a PDF to print and carry, or linked to your passport number for airport verification - Present the approval printout and passport to immigration on arrival, where final entry stamping occurs

How much does a Mauritania visa cost for United Kingdom citizens?

- The eVisa fee is approximately USD 120-160 depending on visa validity and entries requested - Processing typically takes 3-7 working days, so apply well before your travel date - No separate service fee applies when using the official government portal directly - Entry stamping on arrival is usually quick once the eVisa approval is verified

What should United Kingdom citizens know before traveling to Mauritania?

- Apply for your eVisa at least two weeks before departure to allow for processing delays - Double-check that you are using the official mauritania.mr portal rather than third-party sites that charge inflated service fees - Carry both a printed and digital copy of your eVisa approval in case of connectivity issues on arrival - Get recommended vaccinations, including yellow fever if arriving from or transiting an at-risk country, well ahead of travel - Check current UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice, as some regions of Mauritania carry heightened security advisories

Mauritania Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

British citizens need an eVisa before traveling to Mauritania, applied for online in advance through Mauritania's official government portal.

Guide last updated October 6, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
Completed eVisa application submitted online via mauritania.mr
Digital passport-style photo uploaded as part of the online application
Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking, uploaded or declared during the application
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever vaccination certificate, required or recommended depending on prior travel history
No biometrics required at application stage; fingerprints may be taken on arrival at the airport

Visa types

Tourist eVisa: single entry, typically valid for a 30-day stay, for holidays and sightseeing
Business eVisa: requires an invitation letter from a Mauritanian company or organisation, similar validity to the tourist eVisa
Transit eVisa: short validity for travelers passing through Mauritania en route elsewhere

How to apply online

Visit mauritania.mr and complete the online eVisa application form with passport, travel, and accommodation details
Upload a digital photo and scanned copy of your passport's biographical page
Pay the eVisa fee online by card through the secure payment gateway
Approval is typically sent by email as a PDF to print and carry, or linked to your passport number for airport verification
Present the approval printout and passport to immigration on arrival, where final entry stamping occurs

Fees & processing time

The eVisa fee is approximately USD 120-160 depending on visa validity and entries requested
Processing typically takes 3-7 working days, so apply well before your travel date
No separate service fee applies when using the official government portal directly
Entry stamping on arrival is usually quick once the eVisa approval is verified

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

Apply for your eVisa at least two weeks before departure to allow for processing delays
Double-check that you are using the official mauritania.mr portal rather than third-party sites that charge inflated service fees
Carry both a printed and digital copy of your eVisa approval in case of connectivity issues on arrival
Get recommended vaccinations, including yellow fever if arriving from or transiting an at-risk country, well ahead of travel
Check current UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice, as some regions of Mauritania carry heightened security advisories

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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